The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government. After much speculation, the Government has announced that they will amend the legislated Stage 3 tax cuts scheduled to commence on 1 July 2024. This will mean that more Australian […]
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Will 2024-25 be another year of volatility or a return to stability? Personal tax & super As you would be aware (at least we hope so after a $40m public education campaign), the personal income tax cuts came into effect on 1 July 2024. At the same time, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate increased by
Closing Loopholes: Sham Arrangements
Independent contractors can be individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, or other entities that provide services to others for a fee. Where independent contractors are individuals who carry out work for a business, there can sometimes be uncertainty about whether the contractor is, in fact, an employee of that business. To avoid this uncertainty and future
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Fringe Benefits Tax 2024
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees. FBT updates and problem areas FBT exemption for electric cars Work from home arrangements Contractor or employee Mismatched information for entertainment claimed as a deduction and what is reported for FBT purposes Employee contributions by journal
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Bah humbug: The Christmas tax dilemma
Don’t want to pay tax on Christmas? Here are our top tips to avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a bonus this festive season. 1. Keep team gifts spontaneous $300 is the minor benefit threshold for FBT so anything at or above this level will mean that your Christmas generosity will result in a gift
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